Department of Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has a strong commitment to provide an outstanding research environment in life sciences with strong dedication for excellent teaching. We aim to equip our students with the best knowledge to cope with the current global challenges. 

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Inauguration of the Interfaculty Food Research and Innovation Center (FRIC)

The new Interfaculty Food Research & Innovation Center (FRIC) was created in 2023 under the impulse of a working group led by Professor Stefan Salentinig. All faculties at the University of Fribourg are…

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Mais pourquoi les plantes sont-elles vertes ?

Enfin l'été, ses journées ensoleillées et ses températures élevées. Les forêts et les prairies se parent d'un vert intense. Pour nous, c'est probablement la caractéristique la plus évidente des plantes…

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A newly discovered natural compound protects against macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among seniors. Researchers from the University of Fribourg, part of a team led by Professor Patricia Boya, working with the Center…

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